Today, educating your children about the importance of Republic day and instilling a feeling of Nationalism is a vital responsibility of every parent. As it gives them a sense of collective identity. Furthermore, it also helps in molding your kids into better and responsible citizens of India. This article highlights the 7 Republic Day Activities that you can do with your kids on the occasion of Republic Day. So, let’s educate our children about the historical significance of this festival.
We as parents need to make sincere efforts that our kids should love and respect their country, thereby keeping patriotism alive. Now, this is a very common issue faced by the majority of parents across India. It is very important to teach your kids about the difference between Independence Day and Republic Day.
Why is Republic Day Celebrated?
India is a republic. This means that the nation has the power of making decisions by electing the representatives and by taking the consent of the Indian citizens. On the occasion of Republic Day, brave Indian children who have done some heroic deeds are also honored by the National Bravery Award. On the 26th of January, Rajpath in New Delhi is adorned with beautiful decorations and a grand parade is organized. The parade also reflects upon the diverse Indian culture of the 29 Indian states. Our brave Indian soldiers are also awarded who laid down their lives for the country. They are awarded Paramvir Chakra, Ashok Chakra, and Vir Chakra.
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Creative Activities for Republic Day
To make the occasion of Republic day extra special, you can explore some activities and make your kids understand the importance of the occasion. Furthermore, the activities for republic day that we have mentioned in this article are very creative and interesting. Let’s take a look at some of these creative activities for republic day.
1. Patriotic Movie Marathon
We believe that patriotic movies are one of the best ways to make your kids understand the importance of Indian nationalism and the struggle of our freedom fighters. In fact, movies can leave a big mark on your kids thus, making them understand the need to value their independence. After watching the Republic day parade on DD National, you can actually download some patriotic movies and watch them with your kids. Make full use of the national holiday by spending quality family time and by keeping your patriotic spirits high. Once the movie is over, you can have a light discussion with your children about their understanding of the movie.
2. Read Out Historical Books
Apart from watching a movie, reading is also an excellent way to celebrate Republic Day with your kids. Handover some good and easy-to-read historical books to your kids and let them read them. In case their school is organizing virtual republic day celebrations at home, this is an excellent way to participate. By reading historical books, your kids will be able to talk about republic day and its importance. Reading will also enable them to know about various facts revolving around the national festival of India.
3. Drawing and Coloring of Indian Flag
Another really good and simple republic day activity that you can undertake with your kids is the drawing and coloring of our Indian national flag. Using a ruler and pencil you and your kids can draw the national flag together on a white sheet of paper. Once the flag is drawn, using the colors start filling in the spaces. When you and your child will be coloring the national flag together, keep talking to them and explain to them what is the significance of each color and that our flag represents the hopes and aspirations of the nation. Listed below is what the 3 colors represent-
a) Saffron (Orange)- Strength and Courage
b) White- Peace and Truth
c) Green- Fertility, and Growth
4. Decorate Your Home with Balloons
Who said that you cannot decorate your home on republic day? Be the trendsetter, and on the occasion of republic day, decorate your home in the 3 main colors of our Indian national flag. The best and perhaps the easiest way to do this is by adorning your home with balloons using 3 colors and that are- saffron, white, and green. Ask your kids if they are interested in helping you out by blowing the balloons. Give them different colors and you both can decorate your home together. Let the decor of your home take you back to the freedom struggle days.
5. Organize a Quiz
To teach your kids about the importance of republic day, you can conduct a quiz competition at your home. Divide your family into 2 groups and then both the teams can compete against each other. In case you have small children in your family, you can even convert your questions into guess the picture? All this will play a great role in making your kids aware of its history. Finally, the team who wins the quiz will get a special gift!
6. Play with Food
Creativity has no boundaries. You can even experiment with your food items and make the republic day festivities extra special! Incorporate the flag colors in your food and you are all set! For instance, you can make a tricolor sandwich for your kids where grated carrot will be the saffron part, mint chutney will be the green part, and cheese will be the white part. Give your kids a box of these ingredients and ask them to prepare the sandwiches for breakfast.
7. Follow a National Color Dress Code
As cliche, as it may sound, getting dressed up in the colors of the national flag, can never go out of style. To make it even more interesting, you can ask your kids to dress up in traditional attire thereby representing an Indian state. All you have to do is write down the names of the states and let your kids draw the chit. Whatever they get inside the chit, ask them to dress up like that. And the best-dressed child should get a prize.
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Takeaway
These are the 7 different republic day activities that will make your celebrations unique and creative. It is quite evident how technology has completely changed the landscape of the education system. And this is the reason why teachers are adopting different creative ways to impart knowledge and make it more interesting.
At PiggyRide, you can explore our online art and craft classes and enroll your kids in them. Check out our free workshop section to keep yourself updated with all the latest workshops that your kid would like to attend. Make sure that your kids enjoy their republic day celebrations to the fullest.
PiggyRide wishes everyone a very Happy Republic Day!
WRITTEN BY:
Ridhi Dogra
Hi Friends! I am Ridhi Dogra.
I am working as a Content Writer with PiggyRide. I graduated from Delhi University with a bachelor's degree in Home Science and I did my post-graduation in Journalism and Mass Communication from Amity University. I am an avid reader, a passionate traveler, and a movie buff.
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